USA - Southwest

This section includes articles related to area economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection news throughout the Southwest, USA region.



Agribusiness

Sowing Seeds For The Ag Industry

Despite slow growth predictions, the agriculture industry is seeing new technologies move agribusiness forward.
Abilene

Petrosmith Expansion In Abilene, TX To Create 250 Jobs

This investment by the oil and gas production equipment manufacturer is expected to maintain 415 existing jobs.
SouthWest Water

SouthWest Water Company Expands Headquarters In Sugar Land, Texas

Established in 1891 as East Whittier Land & Water Company, the company is owner and operator of regulated water and wastewater systems.
Quality of Life, Site Selection

Workforce Focus: Site Selection & Quality Of Life

Community involvement and access to a rich variety of activities and amenities have climbed the list of factors for site decisions.
Filmmakers Ranch

OK’s Filmmakers Ranch To Add 15 Jobs Amid $500K Expansion

Oklahoma’s Filmmakers Ranch will expand to include two new vendors and create up to 15 jobs in the film industry.

Two More Companies Invest In New Mexico’s Borderplex

Coast Aluminum and Monti Inc. are the latest companies to invest in New Mexico’s international Borderplex.
Amkor Arizona

Amkor Will Create 2,000 New Jobs In Arizona

In Peoria, AZ, Amkor will invest $2 billion to build what will be the largest outsourced advanced packaging and test facility in the U.S.
Johnson Controls

DOE Grant Will Help Johnson Controls Boost U.S. Heat Pump Manufacturing

Facilities in San Antonio, TX; Wichita, KS; and Waynesboro, PA will expand to scale production, creating approximately 1,000 new U.S. jobs.
Military & Defense Locations

Military & Defense Locations: A New Type Of Mission

Economic development leaders share insights on what makes the military and defense industries a boon for communities nationwide.
Oklahoma

Oklahoma Sees Expansions, Investments Statewide

In 2022, Oklahoma saw nearly 80 announcements for new and expanding companies, according to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
AI Apocalypse

Which States Would Fare Best In An AI Apocalypse?

Confuse The Machine used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) analytics to determine which U.S. states are best equipped to withstand a hypothetical AI tech uprising. The findings might surprise you.

Skybox, Prologis To Break Ground on Pflugerville Project

Skybox & Prologis will soon break ground on a $63 million project in Pflugerville, TX, according to a Texas Department of Regulation filing.
Veterans in Business

Which States Are Best For Veterans To Succeed In Business?

Just in time for Veterans Day, find out how each state ranked on Lendio's study of the best states for veterans to succeed in business.
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Cyber Security, Texas

The Hub Of Cybersecurity In West Texas

Lubbock's reputation as a conduit for growth in technology and cybersecurity is supported by its robust pool of talent, accessibility, resources and low cost of business.
Siemens Dallas-Fort Worth

Siemens To Invest $150M In Dallas-Fort Worth Manufacturing Plant

Siemens' new Dallas-Fort Worth high-tech manufacturing plant will support U.S. data centers, adoption of artificial intelligence. Additional U.S. manufacturing investments total $500M, 1,700 jobs. 
Deal Of The Year

2022 Deal of the Year Winners: Where Are They Now?

Business Facilities revisited 2022 Deal of the Year winners as economic development organizations submitted for this year's awards.
Array Technologies New Mexico

Array Technologies To Invest $50M In New Mexico Expansion

Global solar company Array Technologies will create 100 jobs at its new manufacturing campus in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Vampire Cities

Spooky Site Selection: A Vampire’s Wish List

In celebration of Halloween, we bring you Lawn Love’s top 10 best (and worst) cities for vampires. Which city would Dracula dig?
New Mexico

New Mexico: Supporting Entrepreneurial Spirit

There's a renewed focus on entrepreneurs In New Mexico with the state’s Economic Development Department's new Office of Entrepreneurship.

Connect Homes To Bring Up To 90 Jobs To Mesa, AZ

Connect Homes, a prefab housing provider, will open a new facility in Mesa, Arizona, bringing upwards of 90 jobs to the community.
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Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA

Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
2023 Deals Of The Year

2023 Deals Of The Year

Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas

A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.

[VIDEO] Get More for Your Business in Ardmore. Oklahoma

The ADA owns three industrial parks and several single sites and buildings, giving our organization both the power and incentive to negotiate favorable terms for expanding companies.

Location Spotlight: Capitalize On Opportunity In Washington, DC

Experience the momentum firsthand as Washington, DC sets new benchmarks in the business world. Whether you're a visionary entrepreneur or an established company, our city offers limitless possibilities for your growth and prosperity.